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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 662.61 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 662.61 and 283.68 is: 391.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 662.61 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/662.61 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 662.61 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 187,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,965.89/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.47

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